I only dropped one of my headphones once. Turns out it happened with my favorite pair… the Google Pixel Buds Pro. Luckily, the earpiece just landed on the carpet, but I still held my breath.
Although most headphones don’t weigh enough that impact on the ground will damage them, the possibility of falling is an issue to consider. This is especially important when you’re outdoors, running miles, cycling, or doing any moving activity that could cause your headphones to fall out of your earbuds at any moment. ears.
The main takeaways from the Raycon Impact headphones
- The Raycon Impact headphones cost €145.
- They are shock resistant, have quality sound, exceptional battery life as well as good ambient noise reduction.
- Require a perfect fit to achieve high quality sound.
When I received these Raycon Impact headphones, I didn’t really imagine it. At first glance, the packaging looked like the same usual design, not suggesting anything special compared to other headphones I had already tested.
But upon closer inspection, I realized that they had something special to offer, namely MIL-STD-810 certification. This means they are built to last, using impact-resistant materials. At the same time, these materials do not harm the sound quality in any way.
Be careful, before you get too excited, know that these are not the best performing headphones I have ever used. This price still goes to the Denon PerL Pro (the Google Pixel Buds Pro coming just behind). But since these Raycon headphones are shock resistant, they become an interesting option for those who spend a lot of time working out.
The technical specifications of the Raycon Impact headphones
- Dust and water resistant with an IP67 protection rating.
- 90 hours of total battery life (12 hours of playtime with an additional 78 hours with the charging case).
- Active noise reduction and alertness modes.
- Touch controls (for playback, sound control and ANC on/off).
- Multipoint connection.
- Price: €145.
Raycon Impact earphone controls
I thought it would be a good idea to break down the touch controls on these headphones. Here’s how it works.
Left earpiece:
- Tap once to lower the volume.
- Tap three times to skip to the previous track.
- Hold for three seconds to get a balanced/bass/higher sound.
Right earpiece:
- Tap once to increase the volume.
- Tap three times to move between tracks.
- Press and hold for three seconds to turn ANC on/off ANC/activate alert mode.
Left/right earpiece:
- Double tap to play/pause.
- Press four times for voice control.
- Double tap to answer/end calls.
- Press and hold for three seconds to reject calls.
- Hold the button for three seconds to turn on the device.
- Press and hold for 10 seconds to turn off the device.
With all these controls, you don’t need an app for these headphones, something I really like. Besides, I didn’t find an application for these Raycon Impact headphones. The only thing I could find on the Google Play Store was a guide to these headphones, which really isn’t necessary.
My experience with these Raycon Impact headphones
My first impression was that Raycon’s Impact headphones looked pretty cool, with carbon fiber covering on the sides where the touch controls are. Then, once the headphones were in place, they stayed in place, even when I moved. Unlike the Google Pixel Buds Pro which can come off at the slightest movement.
I really wanted to test the sound quality of these Raycon Impact headphones. So for this I chose one of Rush’s most invigorating albums, Counterparts. This is where things get a little tricky. To get the most out of the sound (with full bass and good treble), you need to get a perfect fit of both earphones in the ear.
This means you will have to play around with different combinations of tips and fins. The headphones include XS, M, and L tips and fins, so you need to take the time to find the right combination. This will improve the sound considerably.
I also found that with ANC mode enabled, the sound is a bit more amplified (especially in the low frequencies).
Once the right setting was found, even “Stick It Out” sounded surprisingly rich (especially considering these headphones are intended for more active use). But, again, if you don’t get the best fit for your ears, you’ll find these headphones sound average, at best. With a perfect fit, they can even rival the Pixel Buds Pro in-ear headphones.
Buying advice for Raycon Impact headphones
They boil down to two things:
If you need headphones that can withstand tougher conditions (and the occasional drop) and you’re willing to take the time to adjust their position in your ears, then go for these Raycon Impact! They reproduce a beautiful soundscape, with deep bass and responsive highs.
If, on the other hand, you want something more “ready to use” (without having to play with tips and wings to achieve the ideal fit), turn to one of the other products in our selection.
Source: “ZDNet.com”